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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,553, 467,203.21 and 187,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,553, 467,203.21 and 187,650 is: 258,957.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,553 : 467,203.21 = 187,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,553/467,203.21 = 187,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,553x = 467,203.21 × 187,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,553x = 87,670,682,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,670,682,356.50/338,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,957.04

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